Funding What Works: Second Step® Programs

Funding insights and expertise to support sustainable initiatives

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Second Step programs align with key state, federal, and private funding sources. Learn more about how to identify, access, and sustain funding for Second Step programs.

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Funding guide

A practical guide for finding and sustaining funding that sticks

Federal funding sources

Federal funding sources

Review and understand federal funding sources and state-by-state allocations of funds.

Grant application checklist

Grant application checklist

Streamline your funding application process with this clear, step-by-step checklist designed to help you prepare a complete and competitive grant submission.

Beyond Budget Uncertainty webinar

Gain practical strategies that help schools and districts continue investing in human skills programs using the federal tools they already have.

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The $18 Billion Meta Settlement: What It Means for Youth Safety and Digital Well-Being

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5 Strategies to Solve the Funding Puzzle for Human Skills Programs

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Make the case for funding what works

Learn more about Second Step programs as a districtwide solution

Review Second Step programs’ impact and evidence

Access tool to help make the case for human skills instructions

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